Sofia Cusano
@sofiacusano.bsky.social
Britalian 🇬🇧🇮🇹 Trash TV connoisseur and football fan. All things events @ the Policy Institute KCL. Own views etc.
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Real mix of university and FE leaders in packed room for panel with Skills Minister on how we need to work together to deliver the skills strategy, great to do this jointly with @et-foundation.bsky.social @hepi-news.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @policyatkings.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Real mix of university and FE leaders in packed room for panel with Skills Minister on how we need to work together to deliver the skills strategy, great to do this jointly with @et-foundation.bsky.social @hepi-news.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @policyatkings.bsky.social
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👩🎓Full house for our Labour party conference discussion on the future of higher education and skills with skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith 💬
September 30, 2025 at 11:12 AM
👩🎓Full house for our Labour party conference discussion on the future of higher education and skills with skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith 💬
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Why are the American president's claims about autism the first item on British news bulletins?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
September 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Why are the American president's claims about autism the first item on British news bulletins?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.
So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?
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When your child has had the best day at the theme park, and you have had a very long day taking them round the theme park
September 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
When your child has had the best day at the theme park, and you have had a very long day taking them round the theme park
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The problem is that ‘this is not who we are’ is coming to feel a little empirically unconvincing. It might help if the PM actually stood up and made the case for a liberal, tolerant and inclusive country.
It didn't work out for me in the race to be deputy leader, but given events today, am sharing this again.
We in Labour are uniquely placed to bring our diverse country together against the forces of hate. When we stand up for each other, we all win.
labourlist.org/2025/09/alis...
We in Labour are uniquely placed to bring our diverse country together against the forces of hate. When we stand up for each other, we all win.
labourlist.org/2025/09/alis...
'We win when we fight together – that's the story Labour needs to tell' - LabourList
We can never give in to the forces that would divide us and send us backwards. The answer is the Labour winning over a broad coalition for our future.
labourlist.org
September 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The problem is that ‘this is not who we are’ is coming to feel a little empirically unconvincing. It might help if the PM actually stood up and made the case for a liberal, tolerant and inclusive country.
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Govt should take this message seriously.
The far right, backed by the world's richest man, is actively stoking racial & political violence.
Staying quiet, flattering them, saying "we hear you" won't work.
Stand up for decency, for respect, for the best of modern Britain or watch those things burn
The far right, backed by the world's richest man, is actively stoking racial & political violence.
Staying quiet, flattering them, saying "we hear you" won't work.
Stand up for decency, for respect, for the best of modern Britain or watch those things burn
Elon Musk spoke by video to Tommy Robinson's anti-immigrant rally in the UK today.
"You're in a fundamental situation here where, whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you," said Musk. "You either fight back or you die."
"You're in a fundamental situation here where, whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you," said Musk. "You either fight back or you die."
September 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Govt should take this message seriously.
The far right, backed by the world's richest man, is actively stoking racial & political violence.
Staying quiet, flattering them, saying "we hear you" won't work.
Stand up for decency, for respect, for the best of modern Britain or watch those things burn
The far right, backed by the world's richest man, is actively stoking racial & political violence.
Staying quiet, flattering them, saying "we hear you" won't work.
Stand up for decency, for respect, for the best of modern Britain or watch those things burn
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"We have made progress, and we should remind ourselves of that". I wrote this last summer, when I thought (naively) that the riots were essentially a blip. A year on, I'm getting far more concerned about the rise in racism www.tortoisemedia.com/2024/10/04/a...
Anand Menon on racism: the UK has made progress, but this year’s riots show there’s a long way to go
One of Britain’s leading public intellectuals reflects on how racism – and his experience of it – has changed over the last 50 years
www.tortoisemedia.com
August 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
"We have made progress, and we should remind ourselves of that". I wrote this last summer, when I thought (naively) that the riots were essentially a blip. A year on, I'm getting far more concerned about the rise in racism www.tortoisemedia.com/2024/10/04/a...
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To all the weirdos marching around with clipboards, deciding who is and isn't English based on where their grandparents were living... THIS is England! ⬇️
July 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
To all the weirdos marching around with clipboards, deciding who is and isn't English based on where their grandparents were living... THIS is England! ⬇️
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Me every single day since January 31
July 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Me every single day since January 31
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Always sing Bonansea’s name to the tune of ‘Dr. Zaius’ from the Simpsons.
July 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Always sing Bonansea’s name to the tune of ‘Dr. Zaius’ from the Simpsons.
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☀️ Tonight, our Summer Reception - kicking off with @bobbyduffy.bsky.social setting the scene and celebrating another year of progress
July 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
☀️ Tonight, our Summer Reception - kicking off with @bobbyduffy.bsky.social setting the scene and celebrating another year of progress
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Why did the ref speak to Agyemang there? Such a weird officiating performance, it’s been like being reffed by magic 8 ball.
July 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Why did the ref speak to Agyemang there? Such a weird officiating performance, it’s been like being reffed by magic 8 ball.
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The government response to this petition is infuriating.
“Maternity and other types of Parental Pay are intended to provide a measure of financial security to support parents whilst they are away from the workplace; they are not a replacement of earnings” except they literally are??? Please sign:
“Maternity and other types of Parental Pay are intended to provide a measure of financial security to support parents whilst they are away from the workplace; they are not a replacement of earnings” except they literally are??? Please sign:
Petition: Raise statutory maternity/paternity pay to match the National Living Wage
Statutory maternity and paternity pay is £4.99 per hour for a full-time worker on 37.5 hours per week - approximately 59% less than the 2024 National Living Wage of £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21...
petition.parliament.uk
June 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The government response to this petition is infuriating.
“Maternity and other types of Parental Pay are intended to provide a measure of financial security to support parents whilst they are away from the workplace; they are not a replacement of earnings” except they literally are??? Please sign:
“Maternity and other types of Parental Pay are intended to provide a measure of financial security to support parents whilst they are away from the workplace; they are not a replacement of earnings” except they literally are??? Please sign:
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Brilliant panel of European university leaders in conversation with Alison Wolf on common and distinct challenges - such a variety of systems driven by long histories, but just about all facing political, leadership or financial crises @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @policyatkings.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Brilliant panel of European university leaders in conversation with Alison Wolf on common and distinct challenges - such a variety of systems driven by long histories, but just about all facing political, leadership or financial crises @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @policyatkings.bsky.social
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Mary Earps made indelible mark with England and leaves big gloves to fill | Suzanne Wrack
Mary Earps made indelible mark with England and leaves big gloves to fill | Suzanne Wrack
The goalkeeper’s decision to retire from internationals has people questioning the timing but not what she has given to the Lionesses
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Mary Earps made indelible mark with England and leaves big gloves to fill | Suzanne Wrack
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The BSL during Finland was sensational #Eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The BSL during Finland was sensational #Eurovision
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Such an interesting discussion around our new #geiindex @giwlkings.bsky.social and the key message here today is that equality is not a zero sum game. Investment in women will result in good outcomes for men. #notazerosumgame #genderequality
May 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Such an interesting discussion around our new #geiindex @giwlkings.bsky.social and the key message here today is that equality is not a zero sum game. Investment in women will result in good outcomes for men. #notazerosumgame #genderequality
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A 37-year-old centre-back making it 6-6 on aggregate in the 90th minute of the second leg of a Champions League semi-final.
a cartoon of a man in a tuxedo saying " just hook it to my veins "
ALT: a cartoon of a man in a tuxedo saying " just hook it to my veins "
media.tenor.com
May 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A 37-year-old centre-back making it 6-6 on aggregate in the 90th minute of the second leg of a Champions League semi-final.
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I love that they’ve come up with everything but paid maternity leave
The Trump administration is assessing ways to persuade women in the U.S. to have more children, as a movement grows on the right to reverse declining birthrates and push conservative family values. Some pitched ideas include cash baby bonuses and menstrual cycle classes. nyti.ms/4jh3UAR
April 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I love that they’ve come up with everything but paid maternity leave
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If you know, you know
April 21, 2025 at 8:19 AM
If you know, you know
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NEW: Our latest study goes back into the polling archives to compare public attitudes and behaviour in the 1930s and 40s to those today.
Part of our series exploring societal and political shifts in Britain, it underscores how everyday life has (for the most part) changed significantly... 🧵 ⬇️
Part of our series exploring societal and political shifts in Britain, it underscores how everyday life has (for the most part) changed significantly... 🧵 ⬇️
Homework, gender preferences, keeping fit and housework: data reveals societal changes since 1930s and 40s
The research underscores how everyday life changed significantly over the 20th and 21st centuries
www.kcl.ac.uk
April 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
NEW: Our latest study goes back into the polling archives to compare public attitudes and behaviour in the 1930s and 40s to those today.
Part of our series exploring societal and political shifts in Britain, it underscores how everyday life has (for the most part) changed significantly... 🧵 ⬇️
Part of our series exploring societal and political shifts in Britain, it underscores how everyday life has (for the most part) changed significantly... 🧵 ⬇️
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I’ve always been perplexed by people who need to leave the planet in order to realise how precious and beautiful it is.
April 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I’ve always been perplexed by people who need to leave the planet in order to realise how precious and beautiful it is.
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These are some pretty sobering stats on Britain's prisons.
(Source - a really great charity, which you should check out, that's hoping to change some of this, plate-by-plate, bowl-by-bowl: @theclinkcharity.bsky.social)
(Source - a really great charity, which you should check out, that's hoping to change some of this, plate-by-plate, bowl-by-bowl: @theclinkcharity.bsky.social)
April 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
These are some pretty sobering stats on Britain's prisons.
(Source - a really great charity, which you should check out, that's hoping to change some of this, plate-by-plate, bowl-by-bowl: @theclinkcharity.bsky.social)
(Source - a really great charity, which you should check out, that's hoping to change some of this, plate-by-plate, bowl-by-bowl: @theclinkcharity.bsky.social)